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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,043.57 and 581.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,043.57 and 581.00 is: 870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,043.57 = 581.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,043.57 = 581.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,043.57 × 581.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 606,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,312.14/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.73

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